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StarLight CareGivers are proud and active members of many local and national industry, charity, and business organizations including:

The Aging Life Care Association (ALCA), formerly National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers (NAPGCM) is a non-profit organization leading the community of Aging Life Care Professionals through education, professional development, and the highest ethical standards. For more information visit http://www.aginglifecare.org/.

Starlight is a member of the Home Care Association of America, the nation's first association
for providers of private duty home care, which includes non-medical home care services. The HCAOA is the
recognized resource for information and definition of private duty home care practice, supported by a strong
national membership of providers. HCAOA leads the industry that cares for people at home through education
and advocacy. For more information visit http://www.hcaoa.org/.

Duanni Hurd a licensed Geriatric Care Manager. A Care Manager is a health and human services specialist who acts as a guide and advocate for clients and/or families who are caring for older relatives or disabled adults. The National Academy of Certified Care Managers, (NACCM) assures that Care Managers are qualified to perform the full range of care management tasks through a validated, standardized examination. You can be confident in their choice when selecting a Care Manager who hold the CMC credential.. For more information visit http://www.naccm.net/.

The Alzheimer's Association is the world's leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care, support and research. They work on a global, national and local level to enhance care and support for all those affected by Alzheimer’s and related dementias. As the largest non-profit funder of Alzheimer's research, the Association is committed to accelerating progress of new treatments, preventions and ultimately, a cure. Through our partnerships and funded projects, we have been part of every major research advancement over the past 30 years. Visitour donation page for more information.

The National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC) is a nonprofit organization that represents the nation's 33,000 home care and hospice organizations. NAHC also advocates for the more than two million nurses, therapists, aides and other caregivers employed by such organizations to provide in-home services to some 12 million Americans each year who are infirm, chronically ill, and disabled. Along with its advocacy, NAHC provides information to help its members maintain the highest quality of care and is committed to excellence in every respect. For more information visit
http://www.nahc.org/.

The Private Duty Homecare Association (PDHCA) is a trade association of home care providers dedicated to helping the ill and disabled remain in their own homes. PDHCA services will focus on providing valuable information to its members, including help in understanding federal guidelines, financial management assistance, networking, business strategy meetings, certification and accreditation, and new product offerings. PDHCA is designed to answer all the questions that private duty home care providers may have regarding their businesses and practices. For more information visit
http://www.pdhca.org/.

The California Association for Health Services at Home (CAHSAH) is the leading statewide home care association in the nation and the voice of home care for the western United States. CAHSAH mission is dedicated to being the preeminent source of advocacy, education and information reflecting the full diversity of the home care industry. CAHSAH represents more than 584 members and 1,031 offices that are direct providers of health and supportive services and products in the home. Members represent Medicare-certified home health agencies, licensed home health agencies, hospices, private duty organizations, home medical equipment providers, home infusion pharmacy providers and interdisciplinary professional services. For more information visit
http://www.cahsah.org/.

The
Caregiver Quality Assurance program is designed to identify home care companies that go above and beyond the basic requirements when selecting quality caregivers. Home care companies using Leading Home Care's Caregiver Selection System are using the latest technology to provide peace of mind that the person caring for your loved one is honest, dependable, and understands the importance of their role as a caregiver. When looking for someone to care for your loved one, identifying companies that provide only quality caregivers can be a difficult challenge. The Caregiver Quality Assurance program allows companies to look closer at the personality and behaviors of the caregivers they select. For more information visit
the CQA website.

The objective of
Rotary is to encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise and, in particular, to encourage and foster: FIRST. The development of acquaintance as an opportunity for service; SECOND. High ethical standards in business and professions; the recognition of the worthiness of all useful occupations; and the dignifying of each Rotarian's occupation as an opportunity to serve society; THIRD. The application of the ideal of service in each Rotarian's personal, business, and community life; FOURTH. The advancement of international understanding, goodwill, and peace through a world fellowship of business and professional persons united in the ideal of service. Visit
http://www.losaltosrotary.org/.

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The Chamber of Commerce is committed to the economic success of our members and the community. Specifically, the Los Altos Chamber of Commerce has four core functions: Creating a strong local economy; Promoting the City of Los Altos and the Town of Los Altos Hills; Representing the interests of business with government; Provide networking and marketing opportunities for our members. Together we have a voice, the ability to improve our community and affect change. The Chamber of Commerce represents the “voice” of the business community. Visit the Chamber Website at
http://losaltoschamber.org/.

The
Palo Alto Chamber of Commerce has supported local businesses in their quest to build a strong community. Our mission is to promote and maintain the community's continued economic vitality and quality of life by creating and supporting a positive environment for business; articulating business concerns; and encouraging cooperation among Palo Alto businesses and between the business community and city government, residents and other key constituencies. The Chamber’s membership consists of approximately 550 businesses; a diverse mix of small businesses, merchants, and professionals; nationally recognized corporations, educational and health institutions; and community organizations. Visit
http://www.paloaltochamber.com/.